Master of Science in Environmental Geosciences
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| Organiser | University of Lausanne - Faculty of Geosciences and Environment www.unil.ch/gse |
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| Degree awarded | Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Geosciences, subject area "Physical and Chemical Processes of the Environment", "Analysis, Monitoring and Presentation of Natural Hazards" or "Environmental Social Issues" | ||
| ECTS credits | 120 | ||
| Duration | 4 semesters | ||
| Final enrolment date | 30 April. This programmes starts at the autumn semester only. Candidates needing a visa to study in Switzerland must apply for enrolment at least two months prior to the deadline indicated above. |
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| Teaching language | Mainly French, with a few courses in English. The dissertation may be written in English. | ||
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| General presentation | The Master of Science in Environmental Geosciences examines the relationship between man and his environment and its consequences. An attempt is made to analyse and understand the different aspects of this relationship and to quantify its interactions with a view, finally, to being able to propose action strategies. This involves a clear evaluation of risks and a definition of limits beyond which risks are unacceptable both for man and for nature. To implement these limits concretely within society calls for a precise evaluation of their consequences and the way in which different social groups perceive them.
Teaching on this Master’s degree therefore lays emphasis on the understanding of processes and their quantification, the estimation and management of risks, and an assessment of the feasibility and efficiency of possible actions. To this end, the programme is based on six fields of competence: environmental concerns, knowledge of basic mechanisms of the environment, knowledge of dangers and hazards and their representation, data analysis, regional development, construction and management of risks and their reductions. |
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| Timetables and course descriptions | Link to Unidoc | ||
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails.
Last update: 31 August 2102
